A variation on the classic Old Fashioned, the Fancy Free cocktail replaces simple syrup or sugar with a liqueur.
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The Fancy Free cocktail is essentially an Old Fashioned that calls for maraschino liqueur instead of simple syrup. The stirred drink belongs to the category of improved cocktails, whereby the recipe is “improved” by the addition of maraschino liqueur or absinthe.
Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur is produced by distilling Marasca cherries before it is matured in Finnish ash casks. The recipe calls for 15ml of maraschino liqueur which can be a little on the sweet side hence the addition of two types of bitters.
Fancy Free Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 60ml bourbon or rye whiskey
- 15ml Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Glassware: rocks glass
Garnish: orange peel
Method
In a mixing glass combine bourbon or rye whiskey, maraschino liqueur, Angostura and orange bitters over ice and stir untl well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express the orange peel over the drink and garnish.
